as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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Recent Examples of blurry
Our selections this month include literary fiction about a parent’s blurry past, Manhattan diaries from the Reagan era and a politically relevant road-trip novel.
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Earlier this month the Sheriff’s Office released a blurry video still of a hooded man, later identified as 26-year-old Deriko Hill, who entered the HarborChase community on Della Drive and allegedly attacked a 90-year-old living there.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
The status and respect accorded to highly visible legendary editors is the exception to the more general rule of blurry ambiguity.
—Melina Moe
may 19, Literary Hub, 19 May 2025
But even then, the line is a bit blurry as to who befriended who, and when.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Earlier this month the Sheriff’s Office released a blurry video still of a hooded man, later identified as 26-year-old Deriko Hill, who entered the HarborChase community on Della Drive and allegedly attacked a 90-year-old living there.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
The status and respect accorded to highly visible legendary editors is the exception to the more general rule of blurry ambiguity.
—Melina Moe
may 19, Literary Hub, 19 May 2025
But even then, the line is a bit blurry as to who befriended who, and when.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurry
Adjective
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Brooks said Act 372 was vague and imposed problems on librarians and bookstore owners trying to avoid prosecution.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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All of these legal tests, however, are quite vague.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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If that happens, a person may become confused and dizzy, and feel faint.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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The headband usually has to be readjusted ahead of the next wear, as the sound can be faint if the headphones are not perfectly positioned over the ears.—
Rebecca Taylor,
Outside Online,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The legal basis for Trump’s continued extensions is hazy at best.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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The band’s digital residency, ABBA Voyage, even inspired her outfits on the Short n’ Sweet tour, particularly the hazy light-blue costume that Agnetha Fältskog wears.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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